Michel Triana

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Cincinnati Reds #20 prospect in 2021
  TRACK RECORD: Triana has had a long wait to play in an official game. He was one of the best players on Cuba's 18U national team in 2017, but he headed to the Dominican Republic in 2018 to showcase for U.S. teams. The Reds signed him for $1.3 million and then sent him to the unofficial tricky league. He was supposed to make his U.S. debut in 2020 but thanks to the coronavirus pandemic he couldn't get a visa for instructional league.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Triana worked out for teams as a third baseman, but the Reds took one look at his big, mature frame and immediately slid him to first base, where his skill set will profile. He has plus raw power, but his line-drive swing doesn't always lift the ball over the fence. He showed some issues with breaking balls in the Tricky League, but that can somewhat be chalked up to rust. He could end up as an asset defensively at first thanks to good feet and soft hands.
  
  THE FUTURE: The Reds and Triana have had a long wait to see what he can do in actual games. He has the tools to be a MLB regular at first base if everything develops, but it's hard to feel confident until he gets tested by minor league pitchers.
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  Ranked Cincinnati Reds #15 prospect in 2020
  TRACK RECORD: Triana played first base for Cuba's 18U national team and worked out for teams at third base before signing with the Reds for $1.3 million on July 2. The organization held Triana back from the Dominican Summer League and instead opted to have him play in the unofficial Tricky League.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Triana brings plus raw power to the plate with the ability to hit the ball out of any part of the park. He is strong and well built at 6-foot-3, 230 pounds. Even with his power potential, Triana's swing is more geared towards hard line drives. Thought he worked out at third base, Triana is a pure first baseman with the solid footwork and hands to project as an above-average defender down the road. He has a solid arm and runs well underway, which could allow him to play a corner outfield spot from time to time if necessary.
  
  THE FUTURE: Triana has a chance to become an everyday first baseman if his power continues to develop. Already 20 years old, he should jump to the U.S. at some point in 2020.

• March, 2021 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Triana has had a long wait to play in an official game. He was one of the best players on Cuba's 18U national team in 2017, but he headed to the Dominican Republic in 2018 to showcase for U.S. teams. The Reds signed him for $1.3 million and then sent him to the unofficial tricky league. He was supposed to make his U.S. debut in 2020 but thanks to the coronavirus pandemic he couldn't get a visa for instructional league.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Triana worked out for teams as a third baseman, but the Reds took one look at his big, mature frame and immediately slid him to first base, where his skill set will profile. He has plus raw power, but his line-drive swing doesn't always lift the ball over the fence. He showed some issues with breaking balls in the Tricky League, but that can somewhat be chalked up to rust. He could end up as an asset defensively at first thanks to good feet and soft hands.
  
  THE FUTURE: The Reds and Triana have had a long wait to see what he can do in actual games. He has the tools to be a MLB regular at first base if everything develops, but it's hard to feel confident until he gets tested by minor league pitchers.
• December, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Triana has had a long wait to play in an official game. He was one of the best players on Cuba's 18U national team in 2017, but he headed to the Dominican Republic in 2018 to showcase for U.S. teams. The Reds signed him for $1.3 million and then sent him to the unofficial tricky league. He was supposed to make his U.S. debut in 2020 but thanks to the coronavirus pandemic he couldn't get a visa for instructional league.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Triana worked out for teams as a third baseman, but the Reds took one look at his big, mature frame and immediately slid him to first base, where his skill set will profile. He has plus raw power, but his line-drive swing doesn't always lift the ball over the fence. He showed some issues with breaking balls in the Tricky League, but that can somewhat be chalked up to rust. He could end up as an asset defensively at first thanks to good feet and soft hands.
  
  THE FUTURE: The Reds and Triana have had a long wait to see what he can do in actual games. He has the tools to be a MLB regular at first base if everything develops, but it's hard to feel confident until he gets tested by minor league pitchers.
• July, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Triana played first base for Cuba’s 18U national team and worked out for teams at third base before signing with the Reds for $1.3 million on July 2. The organization held Triana back from the Dominican Summer League and instead opted to have him play in the unofficial Tricky League.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Triana brings plus raw power to the plate with the ability to hit the ball out of any part of the park. He is strong and well built at 6-foot-3, 230 pounds. Even with his power potential, Triana’s swing is more geared towards hard line drives. Thought he worked out at third base, Triana is a pure first baseman with the solid footwork and hands to project as an above-average defender down the road. He has a solid arm and runs well underway, which could allow him to play a corner outfield spot from time to time if necessary.
  
  THE FUTURE: Triana has a chance to become an everyday first baseman if his power continues to develop. Already 20 years old, he should jump to the U.S. at some point in 2020.
• February, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Triana played first base for Cuba's 18U national team and worked out for teams at third base before signing with the Reds for $1.3 million on July 2. The organization held Triana back from the Dominican Summer League and instead opted to have him play in the unofficial Tricky League.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Triana brings plus raw power to the plate with the ability to hit the ball out of any part of the park. He is strong and well built at 6-foot-3, 230 pounds. Even with his power potential, Triana's swing is more geared towards hard line drives. Thought he worked out at third base, Triana is a pure first baseman with the solid footwork and hands to project as an above-average defender down the road. He has a solid arm and runs well underway, which could allow him to play a corner outfield spot from time to time if necessary.
  
  THE FUTURE: Triana has a chance to become an everyday first baseman if his power continues to develop. Already 20 years old, he should jump to the U.S. at some point in 2020.